Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V694000 Reported October 16, 2023

Awning may extend unintentionally

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · Equipment · 6,237 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V694000
Manufacturer Campaign
179
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
6,237
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 16, 2023
Completion Rate
53.60

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 era, view and navion recreational vehicles. the retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

Safety Consequence

An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a parking brake interlock module, and update the awning firmware, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 2, 2024. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6936 or 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 179. this recall supersedes and expands nhtsa recall 22v-695.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V694000 or campaign 179.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V694000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V694000?

NHTSA recall 23V694000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on October 16, 2023. It addresses: Awning may extend unintentionally. The recall affects approximately 6,237 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V694000 or the manufacturer campaign number 179. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.